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2010 Nissan Sentra Press Kit: Overview

2010 Nissan Sentra Features Revised Styling, Interior Enhancements and New Available Technology

The Nissan Sentra continues to hone its reputation as a stylish, roomy, fun-to-drive compact sedan with a number of enhancements for the 2010 model year, including revised styling, new interior treatments, refined trim and option package content and newly available technology features such as an advanced Nissan Navigation System with XM NavTraffic^® Real-Time Traffic Information (XM^® subscription required, sold separately).

For 2010, Sentra is offered in six trim levels - 2.0, 2.0 S, 2.0 SR (with sporty exterior styling features), 2.0 SL and two performance-oriented models, SE-R and SE-R Spec V (please see separate 2010 Sentra SE-R press materials for information on these models).  Sentra 2.0 models feature a standard 140-horsepower 2.0-liter 4-cylinder engine and a fuel-efficient Nissan Xtronic CVT? (Continuously Variable Transmission) on all models except the Sentra 2.0, which is offered in a choice of CVT or a 6-speed manual transmission.

All 2010 Sentras receive revised headlights and taillights, while the 2.0, 2.0 S and 2.0 SL feature new grille and front fascia designs.  Three new exterior colors are also offered - Anodized Orange, Espresso Black and Aspen White.  Inside, Sentra offers revised seat cloth and door trim and the instrument panel accents and illumination have been revised. 

Other major changes include the separation of leather seating into an optional package on the Sentra 2.0 SL model and the addition of new Technology and Navigation Packages for the SL model.  In addition, the Convenience Package is added as an option for the 2.0 SR model and the Sentra 2.0 SL adds standard Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) and Traction Control System (TCS).  Wheel designs have also been revised for 2010, with new 16-inch wheel covers (2.0 S) and new 16-inch aluminum-alloy wheels (2.0 SL). 

Sentra is again available with a range of unexpected amenities - ranging from the luxury of leather-appointed seating to the convenience of Nissan's Intelligent Key? keyless entry system.

"Buyers in the compact sedan segment expect a car with good fuel economy, durability, safety, reliability and affordability and Sentra meets and exceeds these expectations," said Al Castignetti, vice president and general manager, Nissan Division, Nissan North America, Inc.  "But Sentra doesn't stop there; it goes above-and-beyond and offers a completely unexpected level of style, roominess, responsiveness and versatility - attributes that set Sentra apart in the segment."

A Stylish Sedan Designed for Active Lifestyles
Built on Nissan's global "C" platform, Sentra's exterior reflects Nissan design language and offers styling cues found on other distinctive Nissan products.  The profile includes a long wheelbase, short front and rear overhangs, crisp character lines and large door openings, while in the rear the high deck accentuates the roomy cabin and cargo area. 

For 2010, all models offer revised headlight and taillight designs, while Sentra 2.0, 2.0 S and 2.0 SL models also receive a new, refined front fascia and grille.  The 2.0 S and 2.0 SL also feature new fog light covers and new body side moldings with chrome inserts and a new chrome trunk finisher. 

The Sentra 2.0 SR, which was introduced in the mid-2009 model year, continues with its new sporty appearance package - which includes a sport grille, unique front and rear sport fascias, side sill spoilers, rear decklid spoiler with integrated brake light, smoked headlights and taillights, driving lights, exhaust finisher and "SR" badging on the rear deck.

"With the enhancements to the Sentra 2.0, 2.0 S and 2.0 SL, along with the dynamic, sporty look of the new 2.0 SR, Sentra maintains it fresh, eye-catching and high-quality appearance," said Castignetti.  "Like every Nissan, Sentra beautifully blends stylish design with other important attributes such as performance, roominess, comfort and utility." 

Inside, the interior continues the sporty, functional theme of the exterior, with the use of high quality materials, large gauges and a spacious, flexible center console.  For 2010, all Sentra 2.0 models receive new cloth seat trim, with upgraded cloth on 2.0 S, 2.0 SR and 2.0 SL.  The instrument panel has been revised with new accent trim, chrome HVAC knob accents and a new instrument panel coin holder.  The instrument illumination has been changed to a new reddish orange color, and all models feature new audio head units, with a 4.3-inch color display on Sentra 2.0 SL.

Sentra's interior is designed to accommodate five full-size adults in comfort, with an ample passenger volume of 97.7 cubic feet.  Along with the roomy, social space of the interior, Sentra's trunk provides 13.1 cubic feet of cargo space and is designed to accommodate long, bulky and "unexpected" items through the use of an oversized pass-through opening.  Combined with the 60/40 split double-fold rear seat (the cushion folds forward, allowing the seat back to fold down), Sentra offers exceptional cargo flexibility for carrying snowboards, hockey sticks and even bikes. 

Other storage solutions include a rear seat armrest with cupholders that can accommodate a 20-ounce bottle and 32-ounce drink cup, extra instrument panel storage next to the driver's door, and a large glove compartment that can fit a 8x11-inch writing tablet or a large-sized map book.  The center console offers multiple storage options, including an adjustable cup holder design and cell phone space.

Along with ample roominess, Sentra is offered a wide array of premium equipment, including available leather-appointed seating, Nissan Intelligent Key? keyless entry system, Bluetooth^® Hands-free Phone System and premium Rockford Fosgate-powered audio system with 8-channel amplifier and 8 speakers.  New for 2010, Sentra adds standard Interface System for iPod^® (except 2.0).

Responsive and Fun-to-Drive
Sentra's powerful 2.0-liter 4-cylinder engine designed to combine responsive acceleration with good fuel economy and efficient operation.  It is mated to a standard Xtronic CVT? or 6-speed manual (Sentra 2.0 only).

The advanced 2.0-liter Nissan MR20DE aluminum block engine is designed to offer an exceptional balance of responsive acceleration, excellent low and mid-range torque and increased thermal efficiency.  The engine is rated at 140 horsepower and 147 lb-ft of torque.  Up to 90 percent of the torque is achieved by 2,400 rpm - providing comfortable driving and excellent fuel consumption in real world driving when mated to the Xtronic CVT.

Fuel economy is rated at 34/26 miles per gallon City/Highway with the CVT and 31/24 miles per gallon with the 6-speed manual transmission (Sentra 2.0 only).

The 2010 Sentra again offers responsive handling.  The front suspension is an independent strut design with coil springs and stabilizer bar.  The rear features a torsion beam with integral stabilizer bar, with the rear shock absorbers mounted below the trunk floor for improved trunk roominess.  Sentra's ride comfort has been enhanced through use of special "ripple control" shock absorbers, an insulated front cradle-type subframe with pendulum engine mount system, roller-type front strut bearings and large, tuned rear beam isolators.

Standard safety features for the Sentra include the Nissan Advanced Air Bag System (AABS) with dual-stage supplemental front air bags with seat belt and occupant classification sensors; front seat-mounted side impact supplemental air bags; roof-mounted curtain side impact supplemental air bags for front and rear-seat outboard occupant head protection; and front seat Active Head Restraints.  Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) and Traction Control System (TCS) are added as standard equipment on the 2.0 SL (optional on all other models).

Four Well-Equipped Models
The 2010 Sentra 2.0 is offered in four well-equipped models, starting with the Sentra 2.0 with a 2.0-liter 4-cylinder engine and a choice of Xtronic CVT? or 6-speed manual transmission.  Standard features include electric power-assisted steering, 15-inch wheels and tires, suede-like cloth interior, oversized glove compartment, power windows and door locks, rear folding seat, 4-speaker AM/FM/CD audio system with auxiliary input and much more. 

Sentra 2.0 S adds 16-inch wheels, P205/55HR16 tires, 6-speaker AM/FM/CD RDS audio system with MP3 playback capability, Interface System for iPod^®, upgraded cloth, Vehicle Security System, trip computer, cruise control, Remote Keyless Entry, Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) with Electronic Brake force Distribution (EBD) and more.

The 2.0 SR takes its sporty styling cues from the high-performance Sentra SE-R, adding a unique exterior treatment including sport grille, driving lights and rear spoiler.  It also offers 16-inch aluminum-alloy wheels.

The top-of-the-line Sentra 2.0 SL is available with standard cloth seats or optional leather-appointed seats.  Standard SL equipment includes 16-inch aluminum-alloy wheels, Nissan Intelligent Key? with power trunk release, Bluetooth® Hands-free Phone System, XM® Satellite Radio (XM^® subscription required, sold separately), leather-wrapped steering wheel, 4.3-inch color audio head unit with iPod^® and Bluetooth^® controls, driving lights, Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC), Traction Control System (TCS) and "SL" badging on the rear decklid.

Available options and packages include Convenience Package (2.0 S, 2.0 SR models), ABS and VDC Package (2.0), VDC Package (2.0 S, 2.0 SR), and four packages exclusive to the 2.0 SL - Navigation Package, 2.0 SL Premium Package, 2.0 SL Premium Package Plus and 2.0 SL Tech Package.





 2010 Nissan Sentra Specifications

	2009 Nissan Sentra 2.0 Sedan Performance & Efficiency Standard Features
-  1,997 cc 2.0 liters in-line 4 front engine with 84.0 mm bore, 90.1 mm stroke, 9.7 compression ratio, double overhead cam, variable valve timing/camshaft and four valves per cylinder MR20DE -  Unleaded fuel 87 -  Multi-point injection fuel system -  14.5 gallon main unleaded fuel tank 12.1 -  Power: 104 kW , 140 HP SAE @ 5,100 rpm; 147 ft lb , 199 Nm @ 4,800 rpm
	2009 Nissan Sentra 2.0 Sedan Handling, Ride & Braking Standard Features
-  Two disc brakes including two ventilated discs -  Immobilizer -  Spacesaver steel rim internal spare wheel -  Strut front suspension independent with stabilizer bar and coil springs, torsion beam rear suspension semi-independent with stabilizer bar and coil springs
	2009 Nissan Sentra 2.0 Sedan Exterior & Aerodynamics Standard Features
-  Body color front and rear bumpers -  Driver and passenger internally adjustable body color door mirrors -  External dimensions: overall length (inches): 179.8, overall width (inches): 70.5, overall height (inches): 59.5, wheelbase (inches): 105.7, front track (inches): 59.8, rear track (inches): 60.8 and curb to curb turning circle (feet): 35.4 -  Complex surface lens halogen bulb headlights -  Luxury trim alloy look on gearknob and alloy look on dashboard -  Pearl paint -  Fixed rear window with defogger -  Tinted glass on cabin -  Weights: curb weight (lbs) 2,930 -  Windshield wipers with variable intermittent wipe
	2009 Nissan Sentra 2.0 Sedan Interior Standard Features
-  12v power outlet: front and 1 -  Air conditioning -  Roof antenna -  Audio system with AM/FM and CD player -  Automatic drive indicator on dashboard -  Cargo area light -  Cargo capacity: all seats in place (cu ft): 13.1 -  Clock -  Full dashboard and floor console with covered storage box -  Delayed/fade courtesy lights -  Front seats cup holders fixed, rear seats cup holders pop out -  Door ajar warning -  Door pockets/bins for driver seat and passenger seat -  Driver front airbag with multi-stage deployment, passenger front airbag with occupant sensors and multi-stage deployment -  Bucket driver and passenger seat -  Height adjustable 3-point reel front seat belts on driver seat and passenger seat with pre-tensioners -  Front seat center armrest -  Two height adjustable active head restraints on front seats, two head restraints on rear seats -  Internal dimensions: front headroom (inches): 40.6, rear headroom (inches): 37.3, front hip room (inches): 54.1, rear hip room (inches): 53.0, front leg room (inches): 42.4, rear leg room (inches): 34.5, front shoulder room (inches): 56.9, rear shoulder room (inches): 55.1 and interior volume (cu ft): 97.4 -  Low tire pressure indicator -  Internal button power locks -  Vehicle speed proportional power steering variable rack -  Front power windows with one one-touch, rear power windows -  3-point reel rear seat belts on driver side, passenger side and center side -  Rear seat center armrest -  Three asymmetrical split bench front facing rear seats with zero adjustments -  Rear view mirror -  Remote fuel filler door release -  Mechanical remote trunk/hatch release -  Front and rear side curtain airbag -  Upgraded cloth/velour seat upholstery with additional upgraded cloth/velour -  Seating: five seats -  Front side airbag -  Four speaker(s) -  Plastic steering wheel with tilt adjustment -  Tachometer -  Passenger vanity mirror -  Ventilation system with micro filter

Drivetrain
Model		2010 Nissan Sentra 4dr Sdn CVT 2.0SR	2009 Honda Civic Sdn 4dr Man DX	2010 Toyota Corolla 4dr Sdn Man (Natl)
Standard Torque		147 @ 4800	128 @ 4300	128 @ 4400
Continuously Variable Trans		Standard	Not Available	Not Available
Fuel Economy
Model		2010 Nissan Sentra 4dr Sdn CVT 2.0SR	2009 Honda Civic Sdn 4dr Man DX	2010 Toyota Corolla 4dr Sdn Man (Natl)
Cruising Range - City		377.00 mi	343.20 mi	343.20 mi
Cruising Range - Highway		493.00 mi	448.80 mi	462.00 mi
Fuel Tank Capacity		14.5 gal	13.2 gal	13.2 gal
Tires and Wheels
Model		2010 Nissan Sentra 4dr Sdn CVT 2.0SR	2009 Honda Civic Sdn 4dr Man DX	2010 Toyota Corolla 4dr Sdn Man (Natl)
Performance Tires		Standard	Not Available	Not Available
Standard Wheel Size		16 x 6.5 in Front; 16 x 5.5 in Rear	15 x -TBD- in Front; 15 x -TBD- in Rear	15 x 6.0 in Front; 15 x 6.0 in Rear
Aluminum Wheels		Standard	Available	Not Available
Audio and Communication
Model		2010 Nissan Sentra 4dr Sdn CVT 2.0SR	2009 Honda Civic Sdn 4dr Man DX	2010 Toyota Corolla 4dr Sdn Man (Natl)
Wireless Cell Phone Hookup		Available	Not Available	Not Available
Comfort and Convenience
Model		2010 Nissan Sentra 4dr Sdn CVT 2.0SR	2009 Honda Civic Sdn 4dr Man DX	2010 Toyota Corolla 4dr Sdn Man (Natl)
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel		Available	Not Available	Not Available
Steering Wheel Controls		Standard	Not Available	Not Available
Power Door Locks		Standard	Not Available	Available
Keyless Start		Available	Not Available	Not Available
Keyless Entry		Standard	Not Available	Not Available
Cruise Control		Standard	Not Available	Available
Exterior
Model		2010 Nissan Sentra 4dr Sdn CVT 2.0SR	2009 Honda Civic Sdn 4dr Man DX	2010 Toyota Corolla 4dr Sdn Man (Natl)
Rear Spoiler		Standard	Available	Available
Interior Dimensions
Model		2010 Nissan Sentra 4dr Sdn CVT 2.0SR	2009 Honda Civic Sdn 4dr Man DX	2010 Toyota Corolla 4dr Sdn Man (Natl)
Passenger Volume		97.7 ft3	90.9 ft3	92.0 ft3
Front Head Room		40.6 in	39.4 in	38.8 in
Front Leg Room		42.4 in	42.2 in	41.7 in
Front Shoulder Room		56.9 in	53.7 in	54.8 in
Front Hip Room		54.1 in	51.9 in	53.0 in
Second Shoulder Room		55.1 in	52.4 in	54.6 in
Second Hip Room		53.0 in	51.0 in	43.9 in
Trunk Volume		13.1 ft3	12.0 ft3	12.3 ft3
Brakes
Model		2010 Nissan Sentra 4dr Sdn CVT 2.0SR	2009 Honda Civic Sdn 4dr Man DX	2010 Toyota Corolla 4dr Sdn Man (Natl)
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness		11.02 x 0.94 in	10.3 x -TBD- in	10.8 x -TBD- in

Drivetrain
Model		2009 Nissan cube 5dr Wgn CVT SL	2009 Scion xB 5dr Wgn Auto (Natl)	2010 Kia Soul 5dr Wgn Auto !
Continuously Variable Trans		Standard	Not Available	Not Available
Fuel Economy
Model		2009 Nissan cube 5dr Wgn CVT SL	2009 Scion xB 5dr Wgn Auto (Natl)	2010 Kia Soul 5dr Wgn Auto !
EPA Fuel Economy - City		28 MPG	22 MPG	N/A
EPA Fuel Economy - Highway		30 MPG	28 MPG	N/A
Cruising Range - City		369.60 mi	308.00 mi	N/A
Cruising Range - Highway		396.00 mi	392.00 mi	N/A
Comfort and Convenience
Model		2009 Nissan cube 5dr Wgn CVT SL	2009 Scion xB 5dr Wgn Auto (Natl)	2010 Kia Soul 5dr Wgn Auto !
Climate Control		Standard	Not Available	Not Available
Rear Seat Heat Ducts		Standard	Not Available	Not Available
Keyless Start		Available	Not Available	Not Available
Security
Model		2009 Nissan cube 5dr Wgn CVT SL	2009 Scion xB 5dr Wgn Auto (Natl)	2010 Kia Soul 5dr Wgn Auto !
Vehicle Anti-Theft System		Standard	Not Available	Not Available
Interior Cargo Shade		Standard	Available	Not Available
Safety
Model		2009 Nissan cube 5dr Wgn CVT SL	2009 Scion xB 5dr Wgn Auto (Natl)	2010 Kia Soul 5dr Wgn Auto !
Auto-On Headlights		Standard	Not Available	Not Available
Rear Parking Aid		Available	Not Available	Not Available
Weight
Model		2009 Nissan cube 5dr Wgn CVT SL	2009 Scion xB 5dr Wgn Auto (Natl)	2010 Kia Soul 5dr Wgn Auto !
Base Curb Weight		2844 lbs	3086 lbs	N/A
Interior Dimensions
Model		2009 Nissan cube 5dr Wgn CVT SL	2009 Scion xB 5dr Wgn Auto (Natl)	2010 Kia Soul 5dr Wgn Auto !
Front Head Room		42.6 in	40.0 in	N/A
Front Leg Room		42.4 in	40.7 in	N/A
Second Hip Room		47.6 in	46.7 in	N/A
Steering
Model		2009 Nissan cube 5dr Wgn CVT SL	2009 Scion xB 5dr Wgn Auto (Natl)	2010 Kia Soul 5dr Wgn Auto !
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb		33.4 ft	34.8 ft	N/A
Brakes
Model		2009 Nissan cube 5dr Wgn CVT SL	2009 Scion xB 5dr Wgn Auto (Natl)	2010 Kia Soul 5dr Wgn Auto !
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness		11.02 x 0.95 in	10.8 x -TBD- in	N/A